Our daughter has been coming to Cascades Kindercare since infancy. She loves the staff, feels comfortable and has made many friends. She's always excited to go to school. read more

My daughter attended the 2021 summer camp. I asked the teacher and front desk staff on several occasions if someone could help my daughter apply sunscreen before their daily play outside. They said yes but my daughter was told that she needs to do it herself. She would come home with her face white from too much sunscreen but none on her arms because that's the best she could do for herself. She told me that one day she forgot to apply the sunscreen before they went outside and, when she remembered and told one of the adults, she was told it was fine because she could stay in a shaded area. The location was very convenient and the front desk staff very friendly and that's what convinced me to sign my daughter up but unfortunately we won't be back. read more

We just finished our 4.5 years with Kindercare in Cascades, VA. My son started attending at 4 months old, and we are only leaving because he qualified for an all-day special education therapy program through our insurance. Many of the teachers at this location have been there for 10-20 years or more. The continuity provided by these experienced teachers was crucial to our experience and our son's success as a special needs child in a typical daycare/preschool setting. They clearly loved my kid and gave extra effort to helping him. The school worked with us through various iterations of private and public school support for him while in their care. We appreciated their inclusiveness and the longterm relationship with us. We enjoyed how integrated this school is with our community as well. We will deeply miss Cascades Kindercare in our lives and look forward to the potential of our son going there for aftercare once he is school-aged. read more

I wrote a previous review when I first started using KinderCare, but wanted to update it given the circumstances the area is currently facing. KinderCare has done an incredible job for our 2 sons. We have been used them for 3+ years now and--more than ever during these difficult times--we appreciate all that they do to make every day as normal as possible and fun... they have an ideal balance of play activities (bike day, PJ spirit days, ice cream parties, etc.) along with educational activities (planting seeds, artwork, phonics, number practice, etc.), and physical activity (basketball, Zumba, outside play, etc.) that provide education, fun, structure, and safety; he is always excited and ready to leave in the morning before we are. We can't thank their staff enough for his change in confidence, attitude, development, and maturity thanks to their hard work. read more

We moved into the area last year and were nervous about finding the right daycare close to home for our then 16 month old. We were slmost tempted to drive to his previous daycare even though it was a good 20 minutes drive (which he had been going to since he was an infant). After touring quite a few daycares in the area we zeroed in on Cascades Kindercare. We loved the location, the friendly staff and the playarea for the kids and the upfront information on the menus. There is a good curriculum designed by Kindercare program and its always great to see daily updates along with the pictures of ur smiling kids. read more

My kids have been going to this center forever! My kids have had almost all of the teachers. The thing I love most about this center is the staff, they are an extended part of our family. Most of the staff has been there for a long time, which is rare in childcare because usually they have a high turnover rate... The teachers and staff are very friendly. My son loves his teacher Ms Louisa! She's fantastic! She sends out a newsletter to keep us informed of things going on in the classroom and she pushes the kids to be the best they can as she prepares them for kindergarten. She expects a lot out of her kids and I think that's wonderful. So many programs boast about their curriculum and then fall short. Ms. Adrienne was a fantastic director! And she's truly missed. Ms. Cathy is a wonderful assistant director. The most important being hiring more staff! My son was kept in the preschool room 6 months past the time he should have moved up because they didn't have the appropriate staff. My kids have made lots of friends. read more

Both of our boys have attended Kindercare Cascades since they were 2, and we have had a great experience. The teachers are fun and caring, and the boys are always happy to go to school. Good childcare is so important not just for your kids, but for your emotional well-being as a working parent, and we're really pleased to have such great support from the teachers and staff at Kindercare. Highly recommended! read more

The program here does not keep children interested, and the administrator is not very involved with the children. The inability of the program to keep children interested/occupied can lead to behavioral problems at home. That changed overnight once we found a center with caring administrators and a good program. They also had a significant lice problem that took weeks to reconcile and caused significant inconvenience and missed work hours for many families at the school. Going elsewhere and paying a little extra for a center with a full-time curriculum director is worth the cost when weighed against the inconvenience and stress that this center created. read more

My kids have attended the Cascades KinderCare for 2 years since we moved to Sterling. My wife and I are very happy with the staff, facility, and programs. The kids run excitedly inside every morning to start their day. The site has security and is always clean. We are greeted with a smile and a hello when we arrive, not just because it is part of their policy, but because there is a genuine caring community environment. The teachers take the time to assess and work with each child / parent on their needs and goals. They are flexible with changing needs and schedules and are willing to work things out. read more

We love this center! We've had our son at Kindercare since he was a toddler and he'll start Kindergarten next year. The director cares about and knows each family, he's had caring & experienced teachers all along the way, and he is actually disappointed sometimes when we tell him it's a "home day". Can't ask for more than that! I'm so happy we found this center when we moved to the neighborhood! read more

My son only attended KinderCare for about 2 months before we left the daycare. His teachers were always on their phones or eating instead of interacting with the kids. The rooms were never clean and always had a horrible odor. My son was bitten badly by another child who was known to be a biter and the Director told me that it could have been worse. The next day, my son came home with another nasty bite. Both of them bruised and then scabbed over. I did not get notified until I was almost out the door with my child. When I asked to speak to the Director, she brushed me off and told me to go and schedule a time for a parent teacher conference and to sign myself up on the sign in sheet. I sent my 2-weeks notice the same evening. She did not reach out to me until the end of the week and when we finally had a sit down, she told me that she was "humbling" herself in order to give me an apology on how things were handled. I was unimpressed by the lack of care from her and the staff of my sons classroom. I do not recommend this facility unless it is under new management. read more

My son has been at KinderCare (KC) for over two years. We came to KC after spending 6 months at another local daycare center that we had negative experiences with - the director was not open to talking with parents and the room he was in went through 5 teachers in 6 months. Finding KC was like coming home. It's so hard to leave your child with someone else - so when you find a positive, warm, loving environment - it brings you a sense of mental peace. You know your child will enjoy their day and you don't have to worry. Every teacher at the school knows my son, whether he is in their class or not. The administration is amazing - so accommodating and open to communication. This school is a hidden gem in Cascades. We are so happy we found it. All of his teachers have been amazing. They do tons of fun activities. We wanted a positive learning environment that was fun - where kids play and get dirty. I know each day my son comes home, he had a blast - and that's exactly what we wanted. read more

My daughter has been at KinderCare for almost 2 years. We've had nothing but great experiences. The staff are wonderful, and our daughter loves being there. The staff are quick to respond to emails and any questions we have. I genuinely feel that they care about my daughter's well being and happiness. Highly recommend. read more

Wow. I am astounded at the previous review. My son has been coming to this center for 3 years now, ever since he was 5 months old. I was worried about sending my baby to daycare but decided to check them out after my neighbor raved about this center and how she put her 2 kids through it. I have been pretty picky with some requests and the center has always been super responsive and accommodating. Any time I call, they answer right away. They serve breakfast, lunch and a snack that are always balanced meals with veggies and fruits- which I know has helped build my son's willingness to eat a variety of these foods. They have a published curriculum which they share what they will be doing for the month and my son has thrived in his learning. They have a new administrator starting, and I am hoping she is as fantastic as the last one. read more

Our son has been enrolled at this school for nearly 3 years, and we couldn't imagine having him at any other school. The teachers are all wonderful, and we are confident that he is in good hands. The acting director and acting assistant director always keep us up to date on all the latest center happenings, and they are always a pleasure to interact with. We are looking forward to staying at this school for the duration of our child's daycare education. read more

Growing up, I was a KinderCare kid, and now my daughter is as well. She has been at the Cascades KinderCare for about 6 months and she absolutely loves it. The teachers are awesome and make sure that her individual needs are met. Her teachers also have great communication with me. She has learned so much from the cirriculum and it's great to see her applying what she learned at home. I love the staff and management. They are a second family to us. I look forward to my daughter graduating from preschool and starting her endeavors in Pre-K. read more

Both my kids have been in KinderCare since they were 3 months old. They are now 6 and almost 4 years old. KinderCare has taught them a lot from socializing to reading and phonics. Both of them seem to be academically excelling at school, especially with my daughter in public school now. We had to move to a new center after the one on Colonnade closed. We have been pretty happy, a couple of hiccups, but for the most part we are back on track. The teachers are all nice and seem to care about the kids and how they learn and play together. We will continue to be part of the KinderCare family as long as we can. read more